LOT 550

2002 Ducati 900 SS Registration no. PL06 RHF Frame no. ZDMV100AAZB011985 Engine no. to be advised

Sold for £4,370 inc. premium

Lot 550

2002 Ducati 900 SS

The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|22 April 2023, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

2002 Ducati 900 SS
Registration no. PL06 RHF
Frame no. ZDMV100AAZB011985
Engine no. to be advised

The arrival of Ducati's all-new, eight-valve, water-cooled v-twin 851 Superbike in the late 1980s creating a niche for a less expensive super-sports roadster. This gap would be filled by the 900 SS that arrived in 1991. The newcomer used a development of Ducati's long running 'belt drive' v-twin motor. Air-cooled and two-valves-per-cylinder, the 80bhp 900 SS was simpler and easier to maintain than the 851 superbike. In style though, it gave nothing away to its more exotic cousin, having the same distinctive 'trellis' frame as the 851 - now an established Ducati trademark. Handling was, needless to say, exemplary and while ultimate performance was down on that of the Superbike, with a top speed of 140mph the 900 SS was more than enough for the majority of riders in everyday conditions. A major success for Ducati, the 900 SS underwent progressive development over the years and remained a fixture of the range until 2003.

This rare, half-faired example is one of the last air-cooled 900 SS models and has the fuel-injected engine and five-spoke Marchesini wheels. It is very likely the last one sold in the UK, having been retained by the selling dealer until 2006. The Ducati has formed part of a private collection since 2016 and is said to be in 'near new' condition, having covered only 3,273 miles from new. It is fitted with Hawk silencers (originals included). Keys and owner's manual present.
Offered with key

Saleroom notices

The frame number is: ZDMV100AA2B011985 The engine number is: ZDM904A2*012235*

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